courtling

noun

court·​ling

ˈkōrtliŋ,

ˈkȯrt-,

ˈkōət-,

ˈkȯ(ə)t-,

-lēŋ

plural -s

: a courtier especially when young or insignificant

Word History

Etymology

court entry 1 + -ling

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